Lonnie Dean Dunn
Lonnie Dean Dunn, 74, died early Thursday morning, May 27, 2021, at his home in Dayton, Tennessee. He was born in Bledsoe County on December 25, 1946, to the late Rev. Elige Dunn and Mary Ruth (Thurman) Dunn. He lived in Dayton his entire life and was retired from the shipping department of Robinson Manufacturing…
Read MoreBetsy Lynn DeBord
Betsy Lynn DeBord, 40 of, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. She was of the Church of Christ faith, attended Red Bank High School, and worked in retail with Dollar Tree. Betsy enjoyed doing crafts, word puzzles, and working in flower gardens. Betsy will be dearly missed by her loving children, Rocksy Lynn McCabe, Wavely…
Read MoreWilliam “Boots” Capps
William “Boots” Capps, 87, of Graysville, Tennessee died Monday, June 7, 2021. He was a member of Brayton Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean conflict. He also loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Valerie Capps; and sister, Mildred Blackwell. He is…
Read MoreErlanger Bledsoe launches new mammography service
Erlanger Bledsoe announces the arrival of a new 3D mammography machine relaunching mammography services in the area. A 3D mammography is an imaging process that combines multiple X-rays to create a three-dimensional picture. The many benefits of 3D mammography include reducing the need for follow-up imaging, detect slightly more cancers than a standard mammogram alone,…
Read MoreNew direction for Paws and Claws
In 2009, in response to concerns about the number of stray animals in the Sequatchie Valley, a group of citizens organized to form a group named “The Pikeville Animal Shelter Committee.” Through a school contest, the name of the group became Paws and Claws Animal Shelter and was chartered, then registered as a 501(c)3 charitable…
Read MoreGary Milton Solomon
Gary Milton Solomon, 75, a life-long resident of the Brayton Community, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at home with his loving family at his side. Gary served in the United States Army, and afterwards worked as a mold setter in an automotive factory for over 40 years. He loved all his children and grandchildren,…
Read MoreJimmy Ruth
Jimmy Ruth, 83, of Brighton, Tennessee died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at St. Frances Hospital-Bartlett. Jimmy graduated from Chester County High School in 1956 as president of his class. After graduation he drove a truck for Jack Johnson and Continental Trailways Bus until his accident in 1963. He also drove for AM & M First…
Read MoreCraig Thomas Mercer
Craig Thomas Mercer, 63, of Cold Springs, passed away early Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born in Ohio, October 3, 1957. He was preceded in death by his sister, Renee Holbert. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita Mercer; parents, Jesse Levon (father) and Sandy Mercer and…
Read MoreRichard Allen Haston
Richard Allen Haston, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His wisdom, love and memory will live on for many generations. Allen was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, and was an ordained minister. He had a passion for…
Read MoreJanet L. Cordell
Janet L. Cordell, 67, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, May 31, 2021. She was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church. She was a cashier at JJ’s Market for 25 years. She loved to crochet and shared her talent with those she loved. She was well known as Nana by many. She was preceded in…
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